Overview
- The app is rolling out with the March Pixel Feature Drop, and some users must install the update before it appears or functions.
- Availability is limited to Pixel phones, with reports of compatibility from Pixel 6 and newer as some early installs first appeared on Pixel 10 models.
- Now Playing keeps its on‑device song‑fingerprint recognition for fast, offline identification without sending audio to the cloud.
- A redesigned Material 3 interface adds a three‑tab layout with tap‑to‑identify, a searchable history, favorites, share options, and music‑service shortcuts including YouTube Music actions.
- Users can opt in to a cloud search setting to expand recognition coverage and fetch album artwork, or decline the permission.